COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Springs Fire Department rescued a woman who was trapped in a 10 foot hole on Wednesday on the south side of Colorado Springs.
Crews have made contact with the patient and are working to stabilize the hole to bring her up. pic.twitter.com/lNQXsUOifm
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) May 22, 2024
It happened around 1:30 p.m. along Cheyenne Boulevard, just south of the Stratton Open Space Ridgeway Avenue parking lot.
The hole is located was located in the backyard of a residence along Cheyenne Boulevard and crews worked to stabilize the hole before removing the woman.
According to a CSFD spokesperson, the hazardous materials team was called in to monitor the air quality inside the hole, and a Fort Carson Heavy Rescue team was also be assisting in rescue efforts.
Around 2:40 p.m. CSFD said the woman had been rescued and is being taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
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